It's a convenience whose time has come. Historically, contractors who owned multiple-vehicle fleets pulling electric brake trailers were required to wire each vehicle separately for towing a trailer. "The electric brake trailer controller was typically mounted inside the tow vehicle within reach of the driver, usually under the dashboard," comments Carlton Saunders, marketing manager for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Innovative Electronics, Inc.

Vehicle wiring has been a necessary expense that has come with the territory for contractors towing the tools of the trade to the jobsite. However, Innovative Electronics views wiring the tow vehicle as an additional cost and nuisance for the contractor; and a waste of time and money. This holds especially true for the company that frequently turns over its fleet of tow vehicles.

"Every time a company purchases a new truck, extra time and money must be dedicated to wiring the vehicle for brake control," Saunders adds. "If not wired properly, the modification could void the vehicle's warranty, potentially costing the company more money down the road."

Direct Mount Controller        
The recent introduction of an entirely new style of brake control unit from Innovative Electronics promises to eliminate the time, expense and need of wiring the tow vehicle. The company's Innovator control unit mounts directly to the trailer . The compact, one-pound module installs to either the trailer's jack mount plate or right to the frame.

Only two wire connections are required to install the controller on the trailer. "Installation is very easy. It took about 5 or 10 minutes to install the brake control unit," says Jim Hoeger, co-owner of Complete Home Repair and Remodeling, LLC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. "I often tell customers it is so simple, if I can properly install it to a trailer, anyone can," jokes Byron Cooper, national sales manager for Innovative Electronics."


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